Hurricanes, as they are called in much of the Western Hemisphere (they are
called Typhoons in the Western Pacific, Cyclones in the Indian Ocean, and in
Australia), are tropical storms that form where the trade winds come together,
and strengthen to have sustained wind speeds of 65 knots, or 74 mph, and even
higher depending on how strong they become.

Hurricanes usually occur during the summer and fall months of the year. As a matter of fact, the Atlantic Hurricane Season lasts from June 1st to November 30th each year. However, there have been instances where tropical storms and hurricanes have formed in May and December.